65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, professional reps with Excellent tour guide
We took this family trip in December with planning starting a few months earlier. We were excited as we started planning but also were anxious as with any travel to a new place, country and continent! We came across Josero travels after evaluating a few agencies and started working with them after reading through some of the reviews and after some conversations with them about the options and the planning. Joseph and Judith helped us as we worked through the travel planning and we felt assured as we finalized the travel plans. Joseph and Judith helped us to work through the various options, the pricing, the arrangements, etc., they were very professional and up front about all of the aspects. Their pricing was reasonable and they helped us in setting up the tour plan based on our time and preferences.
Our travel itinerary started upon reaching Nairobi, where Henry and Judith met us at the Nairobi airport and escorted us to the hotel. In spite of our flight delays causing a delayed start of the tour, coming to a new place we were glad to be received well and help to get us to a good start. Henry and Judith helped us for the day stay in Nairobi, taking us around during the time available. From Nairobi we left the next day to Masai Mara where we spent a couple of days, then to Lake Nakuru for an overnight stay and day, then on to Amboselli National park and Safari, then on to Diani Beach for a relaxing couple of days. From there we took the train to Nairobi. Representatives from Josero were constantly in touch with us and our tour guide throughout the trip. We felt reassured that they were continuously monitoring the arrangements and coordinating as needed to ensure that it all worked out smoothly.
Any tour such as this comes with some unexpected situations. Through it all, our tour guide with the Josero team worked through to smoothen the experience.
I am reserving my complete appreciation throughout this trip for our tour guide, Duncan Felix Ogongo. Not only did he work hard to take us through the entire road trip, he was very knowledgeable, patient, cooperative and very understanding of our expectations. He went over and above his duties to help us feel comfortable and have a good experience. My sincere thanks to him and to Josero travels for providing his services to us. I have no hesitation in giving him and Josero a 5-star rating.
A little bit about the places we visited:
Masai Mara was wonderful. The stay at Mara Serai was great. They accommodated our late arrival and our stay there for the next couple of days was excellent. The day rides were excellent and the Safari tour was very good. We learnt that the great attraction to the park is during the migration season when the wildebeests mass migrate across the river. which is between July and September. While we went after this time, our tour guide, Duncan Felix Ogongo, took us through the areas of migration and we got to see their paths.
The trip from Masai Mara to Lake Nakru was a little bumpy towards the end due to the roads, Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge was good. The view is great and the hotel and restaurant were good. The safari was a little different from Masai Mara, but we got to see some of the wild life that we did not see at Masai Mara. The paths around the hotel took a little getting used-to, the key is not to be in a hurry. There was a minor glitch here with the packed lunch arrangements, but Josero team worked through it for alternatives.
The road trip from Lake Nakuru to Amboselli National Park was somewhat long. The Hotel here, Tawi Lodge, was different from the ones at the other places. It was spacious with a nice view of the Kilimanjaro, but the facilities were not as appealing to us. One thing to consider here is that if staying at the hotels outside the Safari gate, such as the Tawi lodge, you have to leave the park by a certain time, whereas if you are staying at one of the hotels inside the perimeter you can stay in the park a little longer. So, for more reasons than one, next time we may opt for the Mara Serai or the Amboseli Serena Safari here also.
From Amboseli we were dropped off at Emali station by Duncan, our tour guide, and we took the train to Mombasa, to then be driven to Diani sea resort by our tour guide there - Peter. Diani Sea resort was a wonderful couple of days finale to our trip on the beach. The restaurant was good and the rooms comfortable.
From Diani sea resort we were driven back to Mombasa, and from there we took the train to Nairobi and back on the flight from there.
Along the trip our tour guide took us to some shops where we could shop for travel memorabilia, and while we did buy some stuff we did not have space for more. We learnt that if we had traveled light we could have bought some more of them. A point to note here - there are shops along the way where it may be less expensive than the more popular city shops. And, as we discovered a little late, getting large shells from the beach sellers may not be a good idea if you cannot bring back those on your flights and back to your country. It is even forbidden to take it on the train!
We are looking forward to making the trip again, hopefully on a different set of places!
UA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An African safari is something every person should see.
This was my first trip to Africa. My wife and I really wanted to go on an African safari. We visited the Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks. We saw many giraffes, elephants, buffalos, many species of antelope, many beautiful birds, hippos, and even a family of lions and a leopard. There were even monkeys at the hotel. We had a great time traveling to Kenya.
HR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari was great because of our driver (Edward). Tour operator PARROT SAFARI - BAD!!
Masai Mara was amazing, I would skip the visit to the Masai village close to the park entrance. From the minute you arrive to the time you escape they try to take money from you. First they danced, few people in our group did not like that, they said it looked forced and fake. I did not have such a bad vibe from it, but from the rest - the info regarding that each person stays in the woods for 5 years, that they have to kill the lion before returning to their village and that women marry age 25-30 (and a lot of other info) and that they live in monogamic marriages....later I found a foundation that takes care of Masai women.....well....lets just say nothing of that was true. If you are into cultures and love to experience it while you travel, you can skip it and save 10-20 dollars that they take to enter the village.
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable
The tour offers you different options. We chose for the cheapest one. If you want to live a real experience, this is your place, specially the nights in Masai Mara sleeping on a tent with no luxuries but an amazing experience of living with minimums. In my case, I loved it.
The food is the same in all the hotels or restaurants, but very tasty specially the salads! Not too much fun of the chicken but that is just me, the food in general good.
Our guide Denis…. Simply amazing! A very nice guy, trying his 100% all the time to give us the best of the best in the excursions and in our trip. I will give him 10 stars if possible!
If you want to leave a Keniatan experience in a very acceptable price, I will recommend you this one with not doubts.
65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Safari with All Wheels Experience!
What an amazing trip! Three years ago, we took our first safari with a well-known company that did a solid job. This time, a friend strongly recommended All Wheels, raving about their personal attention, deep knowledge of the parks, fair pricing and exceptional guides — and we’re so glad we listened.
Though a newer company, All Wheels’ president, Edward, is extremely experienced in the safari business. He was great to work with: responsive, knowledgeable, and happy to give us different itineraries and price points. We chose an 8-day luxury safari, and it exceeded every expectation.
We were met at JRO Airport and transferred by van to our Arusha hotel. Instead of the more popular Gran Meliá, we opted for the Forest Hill Hotel, which is smaller and more lodge-like, yet still upscale. We loved it.
Our first day was in Arusha National Park, which gets mixed reviews because it lacks big cats — but we found it beautiful, and full of life. The guided walking safari is a must: safe and an incredible way to experience wildlife up close. And don't miss the waterfalls.
Edward suggested flying by small plane to the Serengeti, skipping a seven-hour bumpy drive. Best decision we made. Within five minutes of landing, we were seeing lions and giraffes. The one hour flight was absolutely worth the slight additional cost.
We spent two days in the Serengeti, seeing an astonishing number of animals — especially big cats. A great safari depends on a great guide, and All Wheels delivered with Emmanuel. He was exceptional: knowledgeable, patient, an excellent driver, fluent in English, and full of “secret spots.” As a bonus, my wife and I are birders, and Emmanuel’s bird knowledge was outstanding.
We then traveled to Ndutu, where we witnessed wildebeest giving birth — an extraordinary experience. Watching calves stand up and run within minutes was incredible, though safaris also show nature’s harder realities like injured animals and babies being hunted and killed.
Throughout the trip, our tented camps were fantastic — comfortable, safe, well-appointed, and serving excellent food. Daily picnic lunches were great, and my wife’s vegetarian diet was easily accommodated. Edward made sure we stayed at top places that were also very convenient.
A day in the Ngorongoro Crater felt like a zoo in the best way — wildlife everywhere you look, from grazers to big cats. Our guide even spotted rarities like honey badgers, a serval, and a melanistic black cat. With my wife’s interest in archaeology, we also visited Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humankind where Louis and Mary Leakey made their discoveries. It’s small, but absolutely worth the detour.
Our final day was in Lake Manyara National Park, smaller but with alot of monkeys, elephants, and birds — a wonderful way to end the journey.
Bottom line: safaris are serious business. You’re in the wilderness, far from cities, relying on your guide, vehicle, and company for both safety, food, accommodations - and experiences. All Wheels takes that responsibility very seriously. But they also excel at the smaller details that make all the difference — like suggesting a smaller plane to bypass long drives - and especially using top notch 4-wheel-drive Land Cruisers with 8 cylinders vs 6. We saw other vehicles stuck in the mud more than once; and because of our 4 wheel drive - we never were!
With so many safari companies to choose from, it pays to be careful and selective. We did our research and chose All Wheels because they’re smaller, more personal, safety-focused, and genuinely care about delivering an extraordinary experience - at a fair price.
I couldn’t recommend them more highly. All Wheels deserves to become one of Tanzania’s leading safari companies. Bravo — and thank you, Edward!
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A caring, experienced team who go above and beyond to create an exceptional safari experience.
We had an incredible safari experience in January with Safari Vacations and couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Our driver and guide, Tim, was outstanding. With 25 years of experience, his knowledge of the parks was exceptional — from choosing the best routes to knowing exactly when and where we had the best chance of seeing wildlife. His instincts, patience and deep understanding of animal behaviour made every game drive feel thoughtful and rewarding. We always felt safe, well looked after, and confident we were getting the most out of each day.
The accommodation staff at every location were also wonderful — consistently friendly, welcoming and accommodating, which really added to the overall experience.
In the lead-up to the safari, Sammy was incredibly helpful and responsive, providing all the information we needed and making the planning process smooth and stress-free.
We also felt the safari offered excellent value for money — very reasonably priced for the level of care, experience and quality throughout the trip. It was such a pleasure meeting both Sammy and Tim in person, and we’re truly grateful for Tim’s care and dedication in making sure we had the best possible experience. We would absolutely recommend Safari Vacations and would happily travel with them again.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Goldfinch Adventures gave us an outstanding safari experience from start to finish!
I’ve always dreamed of going on safari and as it was my 60th birthday, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to tick it off my bucket list and celebrate in style.
When you first start cluelessly researching the various companies to choose from, it can be daunting and overwhelming.
The moment I came into contact with Brenda- all the uncertainty disappeared. With calming reassurance, she educated me about the safari process and advised the best itinerary to suit our budget.
Brenda’s advice was spot on! Every detail was thoughtfully planned and the logistics were seamless.
The safari itself far exceeded any expectations we had, it was a truly extraordinary experience!
Our driver, Seleman is gifted with such skill and confidence on the roads. He is knowledgeable, friendly and funny.
We called him “Eagle Eyes” because he spotted way more animals than we could have ever imagined. His passion for wildlife shone through and he was a joy to be with for three days.
The accommodations were absolutely outstanding. The staff treated us with such warmth and care. They made us feel completely looked after and part of the family.
I will never forget my 60th birthday and everyone in Africa who celebrated it with me- including the Masai Tribe!
If you’re looking for a safari company that is reliable and genuinely cares about giving you the best possible experience, this is the one. This trip will stay with us forever.
Goldfinch Adventures- we can’t thank you enough!
CL
under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredibly nice, and patient.
We went with Calvin, and honestly he was an amazing guide. We are a very “loud” family, and he was able not only to teach us and show us wonderful things, but to enjoy the journey among us. Always with a huge smile, and disposition to help us with anything. He was an important part of why this trip was so special and memorable.
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable experience, worth the last penny
Competent, great value for money, organised, thorough, friendly and supportive: the perfect safari agency when you want to travel hassle-free. We used their services for a 7-Day Botswana classic safari in January 2026 and Archie and the Africa Uncovered team really over delivered our expectations. Big shout-out to our field guide Norman, who made our journey unforgettable. Solid 5stars+/5, highly recommended.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, reliable safari operator offering unforgettable private experiences with expert guides
I went on a private safari with Sunnycreek Safaris and had an absolutely fantastic experience. From the beginning, the communication was clear, prompt, and very professional, which made planning smooth and stress-free. The safari itself was well organized and excellent value for money. Our guide, James, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife—he explained everything in detail and made sure we had the best possible sightings. He was patient, attentive, and always made us feel comfortable and safe. Overall, Sunnycreek Safaris is highly reliable and delivers a truly memorable safari experience. I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for a high-quality, private safari.